Exile of Bertrand
Escapes to England where he stays until 1814
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1791 in France — Page 14
Explore 592 historical events and records for France in 1791.
Historical records for France in 1791
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Exile of Bertrand
Escapes to England where he stays until 1814.
Expilly Chosen Bishop of Finistere
Louis Alexandre Expilly became one of the first bishops elected under the Civil Constitution, demonstrating the practical operation of the new electoral system.
Finistere Diocese Reorganizes Church Administration
Expilly attempted to govern a reshaped diocese after his election, confronting practical resistance from clergy who refused the constitutional oath.
Gensonne Represents the Gironde
Gensonne joined the Legislative Assembly among deputies who became increasingly influential in disputes over the monarchy's wartime policies.
Gregoire Elected Constitutional Bishop of Blois
Gregoire accepted election as constitutional bishop for Loir-et-Cher, a prominent example of a reform-minded priest entering the national Church hierarchy.
Internal Fortresses Raise Constitutional Concerns
Carnot proposed considering the removal of certain internal citadels that could threaten citizens rather than defend France from outside attack.
Isnard Enters Legislative Politics
Isnard represented the Var and became a forceful speaker among deputies demanding firmer action against threats to the constitutional order.
Jacobin Club
Helps found the Jacobin Club. Appointed Member of Ajaccio Jacobin Club
Jacobin Club
Napoleon I helped found the Jacobin Club. Appointed Member of Ajaccio Jacobin Club.
Jacobin Club
Appointed Member of Ajaccio Jacobin Club at its foundation
Jacobin Club
The title assumed by the club itself, after the promulgation of the constitution of 1791, was Soci‚t‚ des amis de la constitution s‚ants aux Jacobins … Paris. Appointed Member of Jacobin Club
Jacobin Club
Appointed Member of Jacobin Club
Jacobin Club
Maximilien Francois Marie Robespierre became a member of the Jacobin Club.
Jacobin War Advocates Challenge European Monarchies
Brissot argued that confronting foreign monarchies could expose threats to revolutionary France. His activism helped divide deputies over the risks of international conflict.
King Responds to Emigre Threat
Louis XVI communicated with the legislature about armed royalist exiles and foreign rulers while trying to preserve his constitutional position.
Legislative Assembly Opens under New Constitution
Vergniaud took his seat as the legislature elected under the Constitution of 1791 replaced the National Constituent Assembly.
Legislative military committee work
Carnot served on military committees and contributed technical knowledge to debates over how to reorganize the French army.
Lettres sur les ouvrages et le caractere de J
Publishes Lettres sur les ouvrages et le caractere de J.-J. Rousseau
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel in Corsica
Lieutenant
Napoleon I was appointed Lieutenant Colonel in Corsica.
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel in Corsica
Limitation of Monarchical Authority
The new constitutional settlement reduced the kings independent legislative power, reflecting the broader transfer of authority from inherited office to elected representation.
Local Worshippers Contest Constitutional Bishops
Gregoire faced resistance from Catholic worshippers who continued to recognize nonjuring clergy, revealing how the ecclesiastical schism affected ordinary parish life.
Mayor
Appointed Mayor of Paris
Mayor
Jerome Petion was appointed mayor of Paris.
Mayor
Appointed Mayor of Paris
Military Committee Reviews Defence Organization
Carnot served on military matters as the Assembly confronted the weakness of France's armed forces and the reliability of its officers.
Military Engineer Enters National Legislature
Carnot represented Pas-de-Calais and applied his experience in fortification and military service to debates on national defence.
Minister of Marine
Appointed Minister of Marine
Momoro advances radical printing culture
Printer Antoine François Momoro circulated revolutionary material and developed links with militant activists. Printed appeals were vital to the political world later associated with the Hébertists.
National Assembly
Elected President of the National Assembly
National Assembly
Elected President of the National Assembly
National Assembly
Army officers swear an oath of loyalty to the National Assembly
National Assembly
Army officers swear an oath of loyalty to the National Assembly.
National Guard
Appointed Member of cavalry of the National Guard
National Guard action strains city governance
Lafayette's forces dispersed a republican demonstration with deadly force. The episode exposed the risk of employing the municipality's armed support against revolutionary citizens.
New Mayor Takes Over Revolutionary Municipality
Jerome Petion succeeded Bailly as mayor of Paris after the latter lost public confidence. His election marked a shift in the political character of the city's municipal leadership.
Oath
Army officers swear an oath of loyalty to the National Assembly
Opposition to internal citadels
Carnot argued that urban fortresses could threaten liberty if used by rulers against their own citizens.
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